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Diabetes education

The Diabetes Education Program at BBGH has a Certificate of Recognition from the American Diabetes Association. This means the program meets national standards for diabetes self-management education.

The program is designed for type 1 or type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and prediabetes.

Symptoms of diabetes include:

  • Blurry vision.
  • Tiredness.
  • Frequent urination.
  • Dry, itchy skin.
  • Frequent infections or sores that won't heal.
  • Numbness or tinging in hands or feet.
  • Irritability.
  • Increased urination (polyuria).
  • Increased hunger or appetite (polyphagia).
  • Increased thirst (polydipsia).
  • Weight loss.

You can also have no symptoms at all and still have diabetes.